No wish I did have these names Our John Bright migrated to Indiania from Mercer County, Ky he was born in 1815 and Grandma's bible stated that some of his children moved to Elwood Grace

Hi Gloria -- Do you have any RACHEL BRIGHT names? She was born 1797 in VA and married to JACOB DERRY, also born in VA in 1795. They traveled to SW PA -- then to Elwood area of Madison County, Indiana and settled in Adams County, Illinois. Possibility that either a brother or father was named CARLISLE DERRY (unconfirmed). Thanks much! Joan Derry

Good morning! I am also looking for a RACHEL BRIGHT (b-1797 VA) who married JACOB DERRY (b-1795 VA). They moved up into SW PA then traveled on to the Elwood area of Madison County, Indiana and settled out in Adams County, Illlinois. Would be delighted if you have any information on this family. There is a possibility that Rachel had either a brother or father named CARLISLE BRIGHT -- but this is unconfirmed at this point. Thanks! Joan Derry

Hello All, I need to sign off this list until the middle of July, so if anybody new signs on that is looking for Chapmans and Hitchcocks please send them my way. Thanks, and see ya in July. Paul Rekow

There used to be a Beebe in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN. He had Beebe Title Co., which was located across from the Court House in downtown Muncie. Floyd Cooper Indianapolis

Grace, My maternal line contains BRIGHTS in Elwood and Tipton, they all married SMITHS. Here's the basics: Isaac SMITH m. Amanda WRIGHT in 1865 Children: Ira SMITH b 1871 married Eliza "Lida" BRIGHT Ara SMITH b 1871 married Mary Elizabeth "Millie" BRIGHT Peter SMITH b 1868 married Clara BRIGHT The girls were the daughters of Winfield Scott BRIGHT b abt1853 and Martha HOLLAR b abt1850 Other children were Sam and Ellen. Winfield Scott BRIGHT was the son of William BRIGHT b abt 1827 and Eliza HAVENS. Other children of William BRIGHT and Eliza were Mary, Nancy, Barbara and Alfred. My grandfather, Jasper SMITH, son of Ira SMITH and Lida BRIGHT, married Sylvia JONES. If this sounds like your line of BRIGHTS, drop me a note. I'm always delighted to find another "cousin". Gloria in Miami

In my grandmother's bible she left a note stateing that some of her family [Brights] migrated to Elwood from Muncie during the last part of the 1800s or early 1900s, does anyone have any Bright information in or around Elwood? Thank you Grace Hester Tampa, Fl

John LONG mar. Marzilla POULSON 1832 Hancock Co, OH. They had at least four children: 2 females, a male, and Jasper Newton LONG . I am told that Jasper died in Madison Co., IN. Jasper's children: Madge Mae mar. 1st Walter HAHN 2nd Charles Marcus STURGEON Ora died at age 2 Minnie Viola mar. Carl Porter WATKINS Blanche Florence mar. 1st Lausche CAUDELL 2nd Sidney WEBBER Interested in working with anyone that has these surnames. Would like to find sources for the information. This is a new branche of the family. If it is your family, I have information to trade on John LONG's siblings and parents. Perhaps someone has a suggestion on who to get intouch with. Suzy

Hello; I am new to this list and am looking for information on the John Wesley Beebe family of Elwood. John Beebe died in 1938 leaving children, Earl, Bertha, Gertrude. Gracie and Jessella. Brother-in-law, William L. Thorpe. I am in possession of a letter he wrote in May of 1937 stating that he had compiled a history of his Beebe line "even into intiquity". This letter was sent to a lady in Lewes, DE, saying he was sure they were of the same Beebe line. If anyone knows of this, please send message. Thank you so much. Nita Biby Pearce [email protected]

Thanks for this info. Yet another good source to help figure out some of those mystery family members and one that hadn't occurred to me, though it's a sort of "well, duh" item. <grin>. thanks again. Tory

Some on the list were discussing name changes. I run across an undated newspaper clipping about changing names. I think it probably dates early 1900's. "The names of two young women, both stenographers, were changed by order of Judge Robert F. Murray yesterday in Superior Court. Ella Margararet Jones, 19, employed as stenographer in the office of the superintendent of the Michigan state prison, was given the name of Collins, in compliance with her petition. She has been known by the latter name since childhood. Her parents were separated when she was an infant and later the mother married a man by the name of Collins. Only the mother appeared in court to present the petition of the daughter. Avis Jean Endsley had her name changed to Craig." I think the Margaret was married to a Stevenson/Stephenson? and died about 20 years ago when quite elderly and was buried in one of the Salem Township cemeteries in Delaware Co IN.

Robert A. Vanscoy b. 1862 d. 2 MAR 1904 in Frankton m. 16 July 1887 Sarah R. J. Planck bur. Knox Chapel in Grant Co, IN (Information came to me that he was born in Hamilton Co, IN--I have wondered if that could be Ohio) Buried with R.A. Vanscoy is his dau Jenevah Icena Vanscoy b. 18 Aug 1888 d. 17 Mar 1904

Steve V. wrote: <Then the Madison County Cemetery Commission restored the cemetery. They have done a great job all over the county.> I have been wanting to visit the Madison Co. area to find information about my grandfather who died in Frankton in 1904. I never learned where he was buried. My mother said that the last time she visited the cemetery it was very neglected and never wanted to go back. This was probably about 1920-1925. Does anyone on the list have information about a cemetery in/around Frankton that has been restored and is there a list of burials? I would appreciate any information that would give me a head start by pointing me in the right direction. I must add that I am not very knowledgeable about genealogy. I have not written for a death certificate. Would the cemetery be named on the death certificate?

Hi, your right. The people who live there were very kind to us when we went to visit. They told us that a storm had come though and had done damage to the stones and trees. Then the Madison County Cemetery Commission restored the cemetery. They have done a great job all over the county. It is a very beautiful place. [email protected] wrote: > Karen, > Isn't that a beautiful little cemetary? I grew up just down the road from > there and know some of the family. It has been vandalized several times, but > I believe now there is a group of people (can't remember who they are) who > take care of the grounds.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience to you all for the bad url to my personal site. I have corrected this problem and now you can view my web site with the surnames list. For those researching DOTY // MORREN // ROBINSON // MANGUM the correct URL is: http://members.xoom.com/mednur42/doty1.html At the bottom of the main page is a link to the Doty Family Tree. This tree includes ALL surnames directly linked to my family line. Enjoy and happy hunting. Please excuse the incompleteness of the site as it is still under construction. More to be added soon. Thank you Alan - Texas

Could someone please send me 2 obits that were in Mondays paper. The Herald hasn't put it online yet. Richard "Dick" Poffenbarger and Mrs. DeBruhl. Thank You, Anita

Hopkins,Hopkin, died 1908, Elwood Madison,Ind Hopkins,Ellen Mary m. John Hopkins, 1901, Elwood,Ind

The Faussett Cemetery in Madison County on Rd 1050 south about one-fourth mile west of IN Hwy. 13 was restored by the Madison County Cemetery Commission last year. They cleaned out an old fence, cleared out the trees, weeds, and underbrush, reset the stones, and put up a new fence. The cemetery location has been known for some time but necessary preparation had to be made and all that remains is for a standard sign to be placed. Thanks should go to the Commission composed of John Brundage, chairman, Robert Hains, Ranny Simmons, Georgia Lyons, and Nancy Draper.

I came across this cemetery while we on a drive in the country. It is on the old Fausset Farm. It is right on the Madison Co, Hancock Co., Hamilton Co. line in IN, but most of it is in Madison Co., IN. Chitwood, Virginia d. 3-23-1884, aged 67yrs.,10 months, 10 days Collins, Ralph W., son of E.M. & V.L. Collins b. 2-11-1898, d. 2-12-1898 Fausset, Anna, wife of Robert Fausset and daughter of Robert Stewart b. in VA, 8-28-1788, d. in IN, 9-24-1840 aged 52yrs & 26 days Fausset, Elizabeth d. 3-5-1864, aged 75yrs, 1month, 16 days Fausset, John K. b. 10-2-1825, d. 1-25-1902 Fausset, Jane Ann, wife of John K. Fausset b. 9-10-1839 d. 12-25-1915 Fausset, Kenneth, Son of J.K.& J.A. Fausset b.7-10-1870 d. 5-26-1871 Fausset, Jacob d. 1-16-1867 aged 65yrs, 4 months, 12 days Fausset, Robert d. 12-15-1873 aged 88yrs, 9 months, 1 day Fausset, John K. d. 10-24-1860 aged 62yrs, 1 month, 29 days Fausset, Robert, son of John K.and Sidney Fausset. d. 8-23-1860 aged 5yrs, 3 months, 3 days. I hope someone can use this. Happy searching, Karen

Hi, I have three marriage records of my grandfather, his daughter and his sister that I would like to submit to Madison Achives. Would someone out there know the place I could go to submit these? Thanks alot. Nancy Lloyd